A5101721125- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Dental materials and restorations
- Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Oral and gingival health research
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Inflammasome and immune disorders
- Building materials and conservation
- Dermatological and COVID-19 studies
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Dental Erosion and Treatment
- Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies
- Adrenal Hormones and Disorders
- NF-κB Signaling Pathways
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
2008-2023
Taipei Veterans General Hospital
2009-2023
Kaohsiung Medical University
2020
National Taipei University
2008-2018
National Taiwan University Hospital
2006-2018
National Yang Ming University Hospital
2004-2013
The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
2013
Sun Yat-sen University
2013
University of Dental Medicine
2006-2011
Faculty (United Kingdom)
2001-2006
Residual monomer contents and surface hardness are important factors in determining the serviceability of provisional restorations. The intent this study was to systemically evaluate effects curing conditions on polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) resins which utilize a free‐radical polymerization reaction. Combinations three temperature, pressure, environment (water/air) were adjusted during fabrication autopolymerized specimen disks. initial tested materials measured with microhardness tester 1...
The present investigation examined whether an association exists between betel quid chewing and signs of periodontal disease determined the prevalence Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans Porphyromonas gingivalis by polymerase chain reaction. status 34 chewers 32 non‐betel were compared. A significantly higher bleeding on probing was found in than non‐chewers among subjects with plaque level, greater gingival inflammation, deeper depth or attachment loss. Also, results suggested that may...
To assess the relationship between serum folate levels and periodontal disease in older adults.Population-based cross-sectional study.National Health Nutritional Examination Survey 2001/02.Eight hundred forty-four dentate elderly subjects aged 60 (mean age 70.6) who completed a examination laboratory test for levels.Periodontal examination, including probing depth attachment loss, was performed. Periodontal defined as having at least 10% of sites with clinical loss more than 4 mm 3 mm. Serum...
OBJECTIVES: To assess the strength of association between graded groups oral health status and self-reported functional dependence in community-dwelling older adults. DESIGN: Population-based cross-sectional study. SETTING: National Health Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999 to 2004. PARTICIPANTS: Three thousand eight hundred fifty-six participants aged 60 (mean age 71.2) without missing values examined correlates. MEASUREMENTS: Oral was evaluated according edentulism, severity...
Cytotoxic effects of resin liquids three in situ relining dental polymers, Alike, Kooliner, and Tokuso Rebase, their major components, methyl methacrylate (MMA), isobutyl (IBMA), 1,6-hexanediol dimethacrylate (1,6-HDMA) were investigated. The concentrations monomers these determined by high-performance liquid chromatography. Cellular viability human gingival fibroblasts (GF) periodontal ligament (PDL) cells evaluated the 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5 diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay....
Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune rheumatic disease characterized by progressive lymphocytic infiltration of salivary glands, resulting in xerostomia and other oral diseases. The pathogenesis mechanisms SS on periodontal tissues are not well understood. Furthermore, results two systemic reviews meta-analyses which compared parameters patients with to healthy subjects were different. To determine whether conditions different from controls, we re-examined the issue random-effect...
Polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN) represent the first line of host defense. Areca nut extract inhibits bactericidal activity of, and release superoxide anion (O2- ) by, PMN. This study investigated effects areca on intracellular production reactive oxygen species (ROS) extracellular lysosomal enzyme, myeloperoxidase (MPO), by The arecoline, a principal component nut, were also examined.Human PMN treated with various concentrations or arecoline followed treatment Hanks' balanced salt...
OBJECTIVESMyasthenia gravis (MG) is a common chronic disorder of neuromuscular transmission, frequently treated surgically. Little known about perioperative cellular immune responses following video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) when compared with open resection.
Effective evaluation of students' self-assessment ability is crucial. This study was to develop a standardized 3D printed teaching model accompanied by structured scoring rubrics for preclinical endodontic training, appraise ability, and evaluate their perceptions the training system.The printing designed house central incisor. Forty-four undergraduate dental students were enrolled performance self-assessed also rated assistant tutor using 3 including access cavity, mechanical preparation,...
Background: The habit of chewing areca quid (AQ) has been implicated in oral pathogenesis, including periodontal disease. Little is understood about the roles AQ cytokine secretion by immune cells. study examined effects nut, major ingredient AQ, on production interleukin (IL)‐6 and IL‐8 peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC), immunocompetent possible role oxidative stress nut was also examined. Methods: Extracts ripe (rANE) tender (tANE) were for their cytotoxic human PBMC using trypan...
Based on the fundamental of S3-level clinical practice guideline (CPG) for treating stage I-III periodontitis developed by European Federation Periodontology (EFP), this consensus report aimed to develop treatment recommendations in Taiwanese population. The was constructed experts from Taiwan Academy Periodontology. following topics were reviewed: (a) prevalence Asia and current status Taiwan; (b) specific anatomical considerations Asians; (d) educational preventive interventions...
Areca chewers have a higher prevalence of periodontitis than non-chewers. Cell adhesion and movement (migration) are important for leukocyte recruitment to inflammation sites. This study investigates the effects areca nut extract (ANE) on migration abilities human immune cells, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). The combined nicotine lipopolysaccharides (LPS) were also analyzed.Purified PBMCs obtained from healthy adults treated with ANE, nicotine, and/or LPS. ability was examined...
Canines are among the most commonly impacted teeth. When a canine is positioned labially, untoward soft-tissue responses following surgical exposure may cause unfavorable esthetic outcomes. Therefore, decision making as to choice of proper technique uncover labially teeth critical. This case presentation describes two different approaches for maxillary canines in 12-year-old girl. A sequential approach included first stage using apically flaps and orthodontic extrusion both successive...
Sufficient early implant stability is critical to prevent excessive micromovement of the during peri-implant healing and ensure success osseointegration. Implants placed in osteoporotic bones are often associated with low stability. The purpose this study determine effects intramarrow bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP4) gene delivery on healing.Adenoviruses encoding human BMP4 or LacZ were introduced into femoral osteotomy sites immediately before placement ovariectomized rabbits. was...
This study investigates influence of the sinus floor configuration on dimensional stability grafted bone height after osteotome grafting procedure.Forty single-tooth dental implants inserted placement bioglass and/or allograft into area using an technique in 37 patients were evaluated this retrospective study. Periapical radiographs taken long-cone before and implant placement. Specifically, radiographic measurements at mesial distal side each taken, was classified concave, angle, flat...
This study aimed to assess the risk of less than 2 mm keratinized mucosa (KM) width occurrence after free epithelialized graft (FEG) and shifting (KMS) procedures using survival analysis. In addition, KM dimensional changes were evaluated.This included 76 implants in 36 patients with insufficient (<2 mm). The underwent either FEG or KMS procedures. mid-buccal was measured from surgery end a one 13-year follow-up period.Mean durations 9.2 ± 3.9 years for 6.3 4.2 KMS. Two nine exhibited during...
Drug-induced gingival overgrowth is an adverse event associated with three types of drugs, i.e., anticonvulsants, immunosuppressants, and calcium-channel blockers. It was shown that the combined use immunosuppressant (cyclosporine) a blocker increases prevalence severity overgrowth. However, few reports discussed effects combination anticonvulsant (phenytoin) (amlodipine). In this case report, we present epilepsy patient who using both phenytoin amlodipine, which caused extensive After...
During the last decade, effectiveness of implant therapy has greatly improved, and demands dental esthetics in dentistry have become an important issue. The traditional two-stage protocol with delayed restoration a treatment duration 1–2 years, which patients had to wear removable appliance experienced significant discomfort during recovery period. Nowadays, immediate placement into extraction site followed by can shorten rehabilitation time preserve patients' esthetic appearance at all...